Han Shizu

Chapter 654
The Chongzheng Hall under the winter night is quiet and solemn, the hall is solemn and solemn, the plaque is wide and thick, shining with awe-inspiring light, it seems to reveal the deterrence of imperial power.Unlike the usual bright lights, there are only a few faint candlelight protruding from the inside, and it has become a habit to walk there.

Through the window curtain of the side hall, one could still see a figure, entered with a little curiosity, and found that Zhao Pu was sorting out some official documents behind the desk.Noticing the movement, he looked up and saw Liu Chengyou, and hurriedly got up: "Your Majesty!"

"Today's winter solstice, I and you will take a rest and everyone will go home, why don't you go back to the house and stay with your family?" Liu Chengyou asked, raising his robe and sitting leisurely.

"It's still early, and these memorials need to be sorted out for your majesty to read. Although your majesty has the grace, don't be negligent, lest your majesty make mistakes when you check it!" Zhao Pu said: "I have already informed my family. go back!"

Looking at Zhao Pu, Liu Chengyou's heart fluttered strangely. No matter whether he was suspected of being a showman or not, Zhao Pu's performance was rare.Breathing out a mouthful of alcohol, Liu Chengyou said: "Zhao Xi is cautious by nature. Although he does things well, he is always restrained and his health is not good. The affairs of the Chongzheng Hall are complicated. From now on, you will be by my side. You should share some of it for him!"

Zhao Pu's heart was clear, and he heard his words, obviously he was going to put a burden on himself, and he felt a little happy, and couldn't help but bowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust!"

Although he has been serving in the Chongzheng Hall not long ago, he is already familiar with him. Except for Zhao Yu, he doesn't care about the dozen or so Chongzheng Langs, and he has long thought of replacing them.However, Zhao Wei has the biggest flaw, that is, he is in poor health and suffers from illnesses all year round.

In fact, Zhao Pu was conceited of his talents, and even a mere Zhao Wei didn't think highly of him.It's just that the emperor trusted him, and his father was Zhao Shangjiao, the envoy of the Xuanwei Division, so he was just humble, diligent in doing things, and kept a low profile to wait for the opportunity.

Moreover, during this period of time, Zhao Pu studied carefully, and the scholars of Chongzhengdian were all involved in military and political affairs.Judging from the current situation, as time goes by, the power will only become heavier in the future, because it is closer to the emperor.

Zhao Pu has weighed it himself, most of the current prime ministers are in the prime of life, if there are no drastic changes, it will be extremely difficult for him to rise to the top, and it will take ten or eight years for him to get the bottom line.

Therefore, he directly set his goal on the Chongzheng Palace Bachelor, this position is relatively easy to win, after all, it is close to the water.But right now, from the words of the emperor, it is obvious that the meaning is revealed. Although the state of drunkenness is revealed, how can the emperor get drunk so easily?

Seeing that the corners of Zhao Pu's brows were filled with joy, and seeing him bowing solemnly, Liu Chengyou couldn't help waving his hands, and said with a smile: "There are only two of us, the monarch and his ministers, there is no need to be so restrained, sit down!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Looking at the pile of arranged memorials, Liu Chengyou directly asked Zhao Pu who was sitting down: "What's the matter?"

"My son-in-law, the envoy of the Song Dynasty, went up to play, and the Xi County was at loggerheads, and it took a long time for teachers to work hard. Please issue an edict to order Xiangdu to deploy and withdraw the troops!" Zhao Pu said.

After capturing Qinfeng, Liu Chengyou established Qinfeng Road based on the four prefectures, including Hanzhong, Minzhou, Taozhou and other unrecovered places.In any case, from the name and the map, the territory was occupied first.With his brother-in-law Song Yanwo as the chief envoy, he sits in Qinfeng.

Hearing Zhao Pu's words at this time, Liu Chengyou sighed and said, "I'm considering this matter, what's your opinion?"

Without hesitation, Zhao Pu said: "Nowadays, the ministers inside and outside are all discussing this, so they really should think carefully. Song Shijun is in Qinfeng, and he needs to be more familiar with the military situation ahead. His suggestion is worth listening to.

He said from the memorial that now the Sanguan road is raining and snowing, and the grain road is almost broken, so it is difficult to transfer and replenish the grain equipment in Guanzhong.Feng, Cheng, Jie, and Xing prefectures were newly established, and the treasury was almost exhausted, and it was difficult to support them. "

"It seems that you also proposed to withdraw the troops!" Liu Chengyou glanced at Zhao Pu.

Zhao Pu said: "Exactly! I heard that when your Majesty marched south, he stationed troops under the city of Shouchun for several months because of the winter. The cold in Qinfeng was better than that in Huainan, and the grain roads were difficult and dangerous, so the troops were not as strong as when they marched south. With the current situation in Xi County, if we are defeated in Jiancheng for a long time, we may be taken advantage of by the defenders of the Shu army."

Interrupting him with a wave of his hand, and sighing, Liu Chengyou ordered: "Forget it, let the Privy Council issue an order to retreat!"

"It's just a pity that after this winter, it will give the Shu army a chance to breathe! It will cause even greater obstacles to the capture of Hanzhong!"

On Zhao Pu's face, there was a calm and confident smile, and he cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, just imagine, the elite soldiers of Meng and Shu were all lost in Qin Feng, and because of the difficulty of the old way, it is difficult to stop my big Han soldiers. Now Xingzhou It's already down, Xingyuan Mansion is in sight, how can the Shu army stop it? Besides, our army also needs to rest!"

"In addition, in order to fight on the front line, Yicheng, Jie and other prefectures were recruited frequently, causing resentment among the people in the prefectures and counties.

While the monarch and his ministers were talking, Zhang Dejun walked in, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the Privy Council has ordered Li Chuyun to see you, and it seems that there is something urgent."

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou was a little surprised, his brows frowned: "It's so late. Xuan!"

"Yes!"

Soon, Li Chuyun hurried in, holding a memorandum in his hand, waiving his salute, and asked directly: "Are you serving in the Privy Council tonight? Come here in a hurry, tell me, is there a change in the military situation?"

"Your Majesty, Xixian Military News, Xicheng is broken!" Li Chuyun said with a smile on his face.

"What!" Liu Chengyou cheered up, almost jumped up, stepped forward and grabbed it from Li Chuyun's hand, opened it and quickly read it.

From the emperor's gaffe, it can be seen that he is concerned about the military situation on the front line. For Liu Chengyou, this military report can be regarded as a blessing from heaven.

According to the report before and after the training, he led the army to force the city to go down to the stronghold, built siege equipment, hoarded grain and fodder, and gathered tens of thousands of strong men.However, for several months, it was difficult to attack the city due to rain and snow. It tried to attack, but ended in failure, and it has been postponed to this day.

But Xiang Xun reported that four days ago, the wind and rain stopped suddenly, the sun rose from the snow, and the weather was fine.Seizing this opportunity, Xiang Xun ordered that the elite soldiers and civilians come out together, spare no effort, and attack the city with all their strength.

The Shu army in the city was not powerful at all, and the Han army was paralyzed when they were blocked under the city due to the weather.The Han army attacked the city violently, with all their strength, and was a little caught off guard. Although under the supervision of Li Tinggui, they tried their best to resist, but they were attacked by the Han army for three consecutive hours, and they were finally unable to stop it.

The price of breaking the city is not low. Tens of thousands of civilians suffered nearly 300 casualties (more than [-] of them were killed by the supervising battalion temporarily deployed by Xiang Xun), and the Han soldiers also suffered thousands of casualties. Five battalion generals and three lieutenant generals.In order to live up to the suffering of the past month, Xiang Xun fully demonstrated his ruthlessness in using troops, without hesitating casualties. The Shu army is not high-willed, so how can it be stopped.

The defenders in Xixian City also suffered a lot of casualties. According to reports, more than 8000 enemies were killed, and most of the rest surrendered. Only scattered defeated soldiers escaped to Nanzheng.

"This is God Bless the Han Army, God Bless Your Majesty!" After knowing the result of the battle, Zhao Pu was a little excited and said to Liu Chengyou.

Liu Chengyou couldn't help showing a cheerful smile: "I just prepared and ordered the retreat, and this good news came. It seems that Xiang Xun is unwilling to give up all his previous efforts! Judging from the battle report, it's a bloody battle!"

Li Chuyun was beside him, and said with a light smile: "What's interesting is that the general of Shu, Li Tinggui, repaired Xi County like a golden soup. Before the war, he also said that he would live and die with the city. After the city was broken, he wanted to draw his sword and kill himself, but he didn't dare to be cruel. , drew a blood mark, abandoned the sword and surrendered."

"Haha!" Liu Chengyou couldn't help being amused, and said, "This person is indeed interesting. Could it be that he is afraid of pain?"

"It must be!" Zhao Pu agreed, with a playful tone.

The description was slightly restrained, Liu Chengyou resumed his seriousness, and said: "Chuan Xiangxun, Hanzhong war, I entrust him with full power. Since Xixian County is broken, Hanzhong is difficult to defend, whether to continue to march into Nanzheng, he will make a decision at the moment!"

Under this order, Zhao Pu and Li Chuyun looked at each other subconsciously. The emperor's trust in Xiang Xun was somewhat surprising.

"Yes!"

"Also!" Turning around, looking at the two, Liu Chengyou said with a smile: "Here comes this report, I have a heart problem, I have to go to sleep well. As for you, I also give you an order to go back home and have a good rest! "

(End of this chapter)